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Dresses Quote by Roberto Cavalli

“There is a real vulgarity in the way women dress at the moment. They show off too much and try too hard. They don't understand where the line is between sexy and vulgar. I know where that line is.” quote by Roberto Cavalli
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“There is a real vulgarity in the way women dress at the moment. They show off too much and try too hard. They don't understand where the line is between sexy and vulgar. I know where that line is.”

Roberto Cavalli

About This Quote

Source Interview: Fashion Talk, 2005

The speaker criticizes contemporary women's fashion as overly revealing, blurring the line between attractiveness and indecency, and claims personal insight into that boundary.

In simple terms: Women’s clothing is too revealing, confusing sexy with vulgar.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and respect personal style boundaries.

Themes

fashion modesty culture gender norms

Mood

critical contemplative

Type

observational commentary

When to use this quote

  • runway shows
  • personal wardrobe choices
  • media commentary
  • social media trends

Key Concepts

Aesthetics social perception self‑expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do cultural standards shape perceptions of modesty?
  • What defines “vulgar” versus “sexy” in fashion?
A Different Perspective

Critique reflects personal bias and may ignore diverse cultural expressions of style.

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